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The Noise

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Sardonic takes on the headlines. Every CNBC article, stripped of the hype and served straight — no spin, just what actually happened.

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  Nov 03, 2026

Democrats Lead Polls. Retail Traders Prepare To Misread That Too.

Oddsmakers and public polls place Democrats in a favorable position ahead of Election Day....

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  Nov 03, 2026

Billionaires Hide Behind Your 401(k) Like a Toddler Behind a Curtain

The strongest challenge to California's billionaire tax could be a competing ballot measure that bans state taxes on retirement accounts, say tax experts....

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  Nov 03, 2026

Democrats Might Win Congress. Your Portfolio Will Still Lose Alone.

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare....

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  Nov 03, 2026

Disney Announces Synergy Between Unemployment and Magic

Disney expects to lay off several thousand employees in the latest round of job cuts for the entertainment giant....

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  Nov 03, 2026

VSNT Beats by 31 Cents. Revenue Fell 4%. Buy Everything.

Versant posted third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations and reaffirmed its full-year guidance....

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  Nov 03, 2026

Baked by Melissa Cupcakes Now Require Your Own Oven and Dignity

Baked by Melissa is launching bite-size cupcake kits at Target as the retailer heads into the critical holiday shopping season....

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